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GSM19 Series Magnetometers - Version 7
GEM Systems, Inc. Advanced Magnetometers
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4.2.1 General Assembly Instructions
When assembling the instrument, start by:
1.
Installing the sensor on top of the 4
th
section of the staff, far from any metallic or magnetic
object.
2.
Plug the sensor cable(s) into the side of the console.
3.
Check the magnetometer power. Typically, power is supplied via a 12 volt built-in rechargeable
battery.
4.
If you are using an external power supply (250mA or 3W of power), connect it to pins E (-) and
F (+) of the 6-pin connector at the bottom end of the console. Pins B and C are used for RS-
232C communications. Pin A is reserved for external trigger. A spliced 6 pin (to RS-232C and
external battery) cable is optionally supplied with the instrument. Pin D is reserved for charging
the internal battery.
5.
If you are using fast sensors (optional), make sure that there are two short cables (sub cables)
with 2 BNC connectors. Connect first the extension cables and then connect both cables to the
GSM-19 console-BNC and 4 pin connector. The lower set of connectors on the unit's display
and in this manual is referred to as [lower], while the upper set is referred to as [upper].
6.
If you are using slow sensors (optional), make sure that you have one short cable with a BNC
connector. First connect the extension cable and then connect 4 pin connector to the GSM-19
console. Again, the lower 4-pin connector on the display is referred to as the [lower] and upper
4 pin connector is referred to as [upper].
7.
If you are using the VLF unit (optional), connect the VLF cable (plastic connector) to VLF
sensor and the metal shell connector to the mag.
8.
If you are using the backpack accessory (optional), install the sensors in the unit for hands free
operation. Refer to picture on the previous page for a general overview of the backpack
assembly.
9.
If you are using the GPS sensor (optional), refer to Figure 1 to see how the unit is configured.
Make sure that you connect the antenna cable to the BNC connector marked with a yellow tag
on the right hand side of the console.
4.2.2 Using the Charger
The charger supplied with the magnetometer is of wide input voltage range 100 - 250 VAC 50/60
Hz. The “fast charging” indicator of the battery charger will light when battery charging is in
progress, and charging should be allowed to proceed until the indicator goes off.